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Bill S-254

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 01, 2023
An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warning label on alcoholic beverages)
  • Summary: This bill, called Bill S-254, aims to amend the Food and Drugs Act by requiring alcoholic beverages to have a warning label. The label would inform consumers about the risks of alcohol consumption, including the link between alcohol and the development of fatal cancers. The label would also provide information about the volume of the beverage, the number of standard drinks in the package, and the recommended limit to avoid health risks. This bill will come into effect one year after it receives royal assent. Explanation: This bill proposes adding a warning label to alcoholic beverages, which would give information to consumers about the health risks associated with drinking alcohol. The label would include details about the recommended volume of a standard drink, the number of standard drinks in the package, and the maximum number of standard drinks to avoid significant health risks. The label would also highlight the direct l
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